Freeformations: Design and Projects in Knitting and Crochet

by Jenny Dowde

This is not your grandmother’s knitting and crochet! For those ready to break away from the pattern books and create wearable pieces of fiber art, freeform is an exciting discovery. It’s a technique that abandons strict garment design and builds up simple shapes out of gorgeous textured yarns—with the knitter sometimes making it up as she goes along. Start with the step-by-step clinics on how to create fragments and motifs like chevrons, flowers, and spirals. Then take inspiration from the color photographs and combine luscious yarns in intricate patchworks. The result? Something amazingly unique. There’s guidance on creating fabulously fashionable capes, stylish shoulder bags, intriguing scarves and hats, avant-garde jewelry, and even handy cell phone holders. Set your creativity free!

Genres: Crochet, Knitting

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2006

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some interesting concepts and I was open to the idea of some of their designs. I just wasn't that interested in all the background details they had. I only briefly glanced through their opening sections about color and design. I just wanted to see the patterns. There weren't very many patterns, this book was kind of a show-how so that you could feel free to make up your own designs. I might recommend this book.

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